Kackur gives Malmö momentum
Saturday, November 22, 2003
Article summary
Malmö FF 2-0 Kolbotn IL Two Heidi Kackur strikes earned the home side a two-goal first leg cushion.
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Two goals from Heidi Kackur gave Malmö FF a 2-0 victory at home to Kolbotn IL and left the Swedish side well-placed to qualify for the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Cup.
Two goals
The 25-year-old Finnish striker scored early in the first half and five minutes past the hour to give Anders Johansson's side a two-goal cushion to defend in the second leg in Sofiemyr on 30 November.
Early lead
The Swedish side made a bright start to the game at the Idrottsplats stadium in Malmö and took the lead in the fourth minute as Kackur beat Kolbotn goalkeeper Bente Nordby to give the home team an early advantage.
Crucial second
The Norwegian visitors strove valiantly to find a way back into the game, with midfield player Kristine Lindblom and defender Ingrid Stensland both collecting yellow cards before half-time. However, Malmö doubled their advantage 20 minutes into the second period as Kackur scored her and Malmö's second of the match to put the home side in control of the match and the tie.
